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AKA University City

4.0 star property
Hotel with an indoor pool, steps from University of Pennsylvania
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool
Flat-screen TV
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
  • Place, University of Pennsylvania
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Drexel University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rittenhouse Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬
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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 715 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 835 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

  • 835 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

  • 962 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Library)

  • 963 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 715 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Penthouse (Studio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

  • 1022 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

  • 1022 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Room, 2 Bedrooms (Skyline)

  • 1022 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Room, 2 Bedrooms (Sunset)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1022 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Studio, Accessible

  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Penthouse, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • 715 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Accessible (Sunset)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Located in University City, AKA University City is adjacent to University of Pennsylvania and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Drexel University. This 133-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Walnut Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Drexel University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rittenhouse Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • 30th St. Station - 6 min walk
  • 30th St Station - 7 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪World Cafe Live - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maison Sweet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosy's Taco Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Top Hat Coffee Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Walnut Street Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AKA University City

Hotel with an indoor pool, steps from University of Pennsylvania
Guests staying at AKA University City enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is offered for USD 35.00 per day. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with concierge services and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a business center, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Kitchens, washers/dryers, and refrigerators are also standard. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 35 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Games
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2017
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 200 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.09 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Self parking fee: USD 35.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.
Property Registration Number 864141

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Property is also known as

AKA University City Hotel
AKA Hotel
AKA University City Hotel
AKA University City Philadelphia
AKA University City Hotel Philadelphia

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at AKA University City?

AKA University City provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at AKA University City?

As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AKA University City on Nov 24, 2025 start from $255.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near AKA University City?

This hotel is situated in University City, just steps from Walnut Street, and within a 10-minute walk of Franklin Field and The Palestra. You'll also find Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Museum of Art within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at AKA University City?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 35.00 per day. Electric car charging and bicycle parking are also available.

Does AKA University City include a casino?

No, AKA University City doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at AKA University City?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about AKA University City?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does AKA University City have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does AKA University City feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, AKA University City doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does AKA University City allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at AKA University City for a fee of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay.

Does AKA University City have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to AKA University City?

The closest major airport to AKA University City is Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), which is 9.5 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia), which is located 15.6 mi away (21-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at AKA University City?

No, at AKA University City, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

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